Karen Burbach

Public health leadership institute graduates first class

The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute has graduated its first class, which includes some UNMC faculty.

Nov 16, 2006

Health premiums hold steady for full-time faculty, staff

Health insurance premiums for 2007 will remain exactly the same as this year for full-time faculty and staff at the University of Nebraska.

Nov 16, 2006

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Jeffrey Payne, D.D.S.

UNMC researcher Jeffrey Bruce Payne, D.D.S., answers questions about his work, life and interests. This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Nov 15, 2006

Nursing students honored at Fall Research Day

Graduate nursing students presented their research findings in 24 poster or oral presentations during the annual Fall Research Day on Nov. 7 on campus. Five UNMC College of Nursing graduate students received awards for their research projects.

Nov 15, 2006

Final avian flu forum being held today

The final forum on avian flu will be held today at 10 a.m. in Storz Pavilion, rooms 1 and 2.

Nov 15, 2006

UNMC Physicians administration to relocate

UNMC Physicians administrative offices are relocating to the Mutual of Omaha building located at 3333 Farnam St.

Nov 14, 2006

Honoring “The Hammer”

Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., professor in the department of cell biology and genetics, was honored Friday for his 50 years of teaching.

Nov 14, 2006

Influential educator calls for stronger civil rights law

The United States needs a stronger civil rights law to combat racial discrimination and improve the health of minorities. That’s the belief of Vernellia Randall, professor of law at the University of Dayton (Ohio).

Nov 13, 2006

Adopt a family this holiday season

UNMC and its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, are once again working together this holiday season to help families in our community. UNMC would like to sponsor four families at the school this year.

Nov 13, 2006

Third avian flu forum being held tonight, series concludes this week

The third of five forums on avian flu will be held in Storz Pavilion, room 1, tonight at 10:30 p.m.

Nov 13, 2006